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Operation Lone Star Combats Increased Cartel Activity Along Border
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For Perryton Tornado
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for residents in Ochiltree County affected by the severe weather and tornado that occurred on June 15 in Perryton.
Texas Outpaces Nation In Jobs Growth, Breaks Three Jobs Records
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the unrivaled strength of Texas’ jobs economy following the release of July employment data showing that Texas again leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Secure $984 Million For Texas Hospitals
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) secured $984 million in annual funding to support private hospitals throughout the state.
Governor Abbott Applauds South Texas’ Ingenuity At Rio Grande Valley Economic Summit
Governor Greg Abbott today applauded South Texas’ economic ingenuity and highlighted the region’s critical role in the booming Texas economy during a keynote address at the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Economic Summit in Edinburg.
Governor Abbott Offers Reward In Shooting Of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in the shooting yesterday of a Harris County Sheriff’s deputy.
Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $142 Billion Transportation Investment
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure.
Governor Abbott Touts Nuclear Energy Development At UT Fireside Chat
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the important role of nuclear technology and energy in Texas’ thriving economy during a fireside chat with Dow and X-energy at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin.